The Newborn King

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In the silence of the night, Shepherds saw a heavenly light

Author: Asa Hull
Tune: [In the silence of the night] (Hull)
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 In the silence of the night
Shepherds saw a heavenly light;
And they heard the angel say,
"Christ the Lord" is born today.

Refrain:
Glory! glory let us sing,
Glory to the newborn King!
Loud hosannas we will raise,
In the great Redeemer’s praise.

2 Then a host appeared and sang,
Heaven with hallelujahs rang;
Peace on earth, good-will to men,
Was proclaimed at Bethlehem. [Refrain]

3 Wise men, guided by His star,
Sought the Stranger from afar;
Brought their gifts of myrrh and gold
To Messiah, long foretold. [Refrain]

4 "Jesus, Savior, mighty Lord!
Prince of Peace!" by Heaven adored;
Life and light He came to bring;
Hail we, then, the newborn king! [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16430

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Author: Asa Hull

Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	In the silence of the night, Shepherds saw a heavenly light
Title:	The Newborn King
Author:	Asa Hull
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Glory! Glory let us sing
Copyright:	Public Domain